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Professor George Havenith

Professor of Environmental Physiology and Ergonomics

Areas of expertise

Heat, Cold, Heat Stress, Hypothermia, Human Performance in Hot Weather, Human Performance in Cold Weather, Clothing Ergonomics, Hot Weather Survival, Cold Weather Survival

Profile

George’s key research areas are human thermal physiology, environmental ergonomics and heat transfer through clothing. He is an expert in how the human body performs in hot and cold climates and the impact clothing can have on this performance. George is Director of the University’s Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre and has a Chair in Environmental Ergonomics and Physiology.

Interview booking

Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 223491 to arrange an interview with Professor George Havenith. Bookings can also be made online at Globelynx.

Related press releases

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Curly hair kept early humans cool

8 June 2023
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Productivity drops by 76% throughout the workday when temperatures hit 40°C – new study finds

10 November 2022
Woman sat in front of a fan

Urgent planning on heat and health needed to face climate change trajectory

20 August 2021

Hot working conditions greatly increase serious illness and decrease productivity

11 December 2018
Pictured is an office worker struggling to work in the heat.

Academic involved in major European research project issues tips for beating the heat at work

25 July 2018
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